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Light and Space

Tired of living in a dark and cramped space, a young Bethesda, Md., family commissioned project manager Richard Rossi – of locally based Rill Architects – to reconfigure their split-level 1970s home.

The clients were European, which played a part in their desire for clean lines and a modern design.

After taking out most of the back of the home, the team made a large glass room with access to a new deck and a screened porch.

The kitchen was opened more to the front of the home to allow for even more light.

With three floor-to-ceiling glass walls, the new dining area provided connectivity and allowed for natural light to penetrate deep into the home.

The team added several deep drawers in the base cabinets, which allows for more flexible storage for everything from dishes to pots and pans.

Cabinetry was custom created by Rill Architects with a painted finish and enhanced storage space.

Between the kitchen and dining area, a narrow island flanks a peninsula with stool seating.

“The home’s before-and-after transformation took it from a 1970s split-level and turned it into something light and bright that suited their young family,” said Rossi. “That was the most exciting part.”